Staying strong after 65 carries a whole new meaning. Rather than focusing on how much weight you can lift, the focus shifts to how well your body moves, stabilizes, and supports itself. That all ...

When women—runners or not—hear “pelvic floor,” their minds likely go straight to kegel exercises. And that’s no surprise, really, given the history: A doctor in the 1940s, Arnold Kegel, worked with ...

Last time you let out a hearty laugh or cough, did a little pee escape too? It happens to the best of us, and it’s one common sign that your pelvic floor could use a little TLC. “The pelvic floor is a ...

Core-stabilization training was derived from physical therapy in which injured patients needed to improve core strength after ...

When I was newly pregnant, I was first introduced to pelvic-floor exercises by my occupational therapist, Meredith Waymire. Because I have a history of low-back pain and sciatica, I hired a PT to help ...

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) and endometriosis are closely connected, as both can cause chronic pelvic pain and affect the muscles and tissues in the pelvic region. Pelvic floor exercises may also ...

High-impact moves like running, jumping, volleyball, and jump rope can increase pelvic pressure and worsen overactive bladder (OAB) leaks and urgency. Lower-impact options such as walking, hiking, ...

Strengthen your core without the mat ...

There should be a support group for women with pelvic floors that are in need of TLC. The minute you talk to another woman about her pelvic floor (particularly if she’s over 35 and had kids), you’ll ...